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BK11 HKX

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,540 mi
Last recorded155,540 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 HKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 155,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 155,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 153,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 153,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 150,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 147,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 147,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 144,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 144,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 139,700 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,657 miles

offside front shock absorber is damp

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 135,656 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber is damp

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,882 miles

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 131,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,137 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 128,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 122,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ems light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,318 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,318 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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BK11 HKX is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK11 HKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BK11 HKX is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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